Planning a Move? Start Your Journey Here

We all know that moving is so much more than buying and selling a home. It’s a voyage into the unknown, one that can start with something as innocent as a daydream — and surfing Zillow as a form of pandemic escapism — or as monumental as accepting a job offer, welcoming a new family member or finally saving up for your first down payment. The destination is bigger than a new set of house keys; it’s the opportunity to grow into a brand new stage of life.

Embarking on that journey takes courage, whether you’re hauling your belongings across the country or conducting the process completely virtually — or whether you’re just along for the ride or making all the decisions. Moving requires emotional stamina unique to the process itself, one where you have to juggle forming a connection to a new place with the competitive realities of today’s housing market. (Want tips from a mental health expert on how to cope? Read Buying a House in 2021? It Can Be an Emotional Experience.) 

We’re here to help. Whether you’re doing this for the first time, moving with family or buying entirely remotely, we have guides and tools to help you navigate this new chapter. Here are just a few places you can begin:

• For support in informing your decisions on everything from choosing which type of home to buy to preparing for moving day, check out our buying resources here.
• See our tips for selling a home virtually and advice on everything from how to stage to how to boost your home’s value in the Sellers Guide.
• How does your credit score affect buying a home? How do you set a budget? What financing options do you have? Learn all this and more in the Mortgage Learning Center. 
• Navigate to our Housing Market section to explore even more content that outlines what you need to know about the current competitive landscape, and resources for taking your next steps.
• Ready to dive in? Start your search here. And bookmark this guide to getting the most out of Zillow’s search tools.